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H 3936

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phillip Bowers

Establishes a Middlesex Sheriff’s Office sick leave bank for Richard Curley, funded by voluntary staff contributions, usable only for his illness/disability, with emergency effect.

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Bill Summary · H 3936

Summary: H.3936 An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Richard Curley (Middlesex Sheriff’s Office)

Overview

  • Bill number: H 3936
  • Short title: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
  • Purpose: Create a sick leave bank specifically for Richard Curley, with voluntary contributions from Middlesex Sheriff’s Office employees.
  • Status and timeline:
    • Introduced: March 13, 2025
    • House action: Filed as House Docket No. 3936 (HD 4421 is the related or replacement measure)
    • Senate action: Senate concurred on March 27, 2025
    • Emergency designation: The bill declares itself an emergency law for immediate effect
  • Legislative path: Referred to House Rules (3/13/2025); reported/referred to Joint Rules and Public Service (3/20/2025); Senate concurrence (3/27/2025)

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to establish a dedicated sick leave bank within the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office to assist Richard Curley. The use of the bank is limited to illness or disability that originally necessitated its creation, and contributions to the bank are voluntary from any Middlesex Sheriff’s Office employee.

Key provisions

  • Establishment: The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office shall establish a sick leave bank specifically for Richard Curley.
  • Voluntary contributions: Any employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office may voluntarily contribute one or more sick, personal, or vacation days to the sick leave bank for Richard Curley’s use.
  • Use of banked days: Days from the sick leave bank may be used by Richard Curley only for the illness or disability that necessitated the establishment of the bank, as determined by the office.
  • Termination or dissolution: If Richard Curley terminates employment or requests to dissolve the bank, any remaining days in the sick leave bank shall be transferred to the extended illness leave bank.
  • Limitations on use: Sick leave bank days shall not be used for absences unrelated to the illness or disability that prompted the establishment of the bank.

Eligible participants and beneficiary

  • Beneficiary: Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.
  • Contributors: All employees of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (voluntary).

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Emergency status: The act declares itself an emergency law, intended to take effect immediately to preserve public convenience.
  • Transfers on dissolution: Any remaining banked days transfer to the extended illness leave bank if Curley leaves or dissolves the bank.
  • Administrative authority: The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is empowered to administer the bank and determine eligibility for use.

Impact and who is affected

  • Directly affects: Richard Curley (the beneficiary) and employees of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (potential donors and the administering agency).
  • Administrative impact: Requires the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office to establish and manage a sick leave bank, track contributions, and approve/authorize use for Curley’s illness/disability.

Related legislative actions and notes

  • Related bill: HD 4421 (HD 4421 is indicated as replacing, suggesting an alternative or companion measure in the same legislative action)
  • Public/Personnel rule considerations: Referred to Joint Rules and Public Service during the legislative process.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language clause-by-clause explanation or compare this bill to typical sick leave bank structures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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